Director, Medical Affairs (f / m / d)

Cepheid; Nordrhein-Westfalen; Remote; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cepheid is seeking a Director of Medical Affairs to lead initiatives in the DACH region. This role entails engaging with healthcare professionals, supporting clinical trials, and leveraging your expertise in infectious diseases. The ideal candidate has significant experience in medical affairs, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel frequently.

Qualifikationen

• 8 years of experience in medical affairs or related fields.
• Fluency in German and English, with strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to present to diverse audiences.

Aufgaben

• Engage with healthcare providers and KOLs in scientific meetings.
• Collaborate with researchers and support clinical trials.
• Identify research gaps and provide scientific input on diagnostics.

Kenntnisse

Scientific writing

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Medical Degree (MD) in infectious diseases or microbiology

Jobbeschreibung

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology? At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s 15 operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life.

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving healthcare through fast, accurate molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world. Learn about the Danaher Business System, which makes everything possible.

Cepheid is an FDA-QSR and ISO9001 compliant organization. We are committed to providing high-quality products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations. The focus on quality begins at the earliest stage of product design and continues through to the end user. Individual ownership is the basis of our quality system, and we comply with applicable regulatory requirements, ensuring the effectiveness of our quality management system.

This position is part of Cepheid’s Infectious Disease Medical and Scientific Affairs group and will be located remotely in Germany.

Role Overview: Director Medical Affairs (Germany)

You will be responsible for activities in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Participate in scientific meetings to engage Senior KOLs, healthcare providers, and customers.
2. Demonstrate expertise in infectious disease, clinical microbiology, and related disciplines.
3. Serve as a resource to the medical/scientific community including clinicians, laboratory personnel, infection control, pharmacists, and researchers.
4. Develop understanding of the global health environment relevant to diagnostics.
5. Establish and maintain a network within relevant stakeholder communities.
6. Collaborate with researchers on independent studies to generate evidence for new applications and expand product footprint.
7. Work independently with guidance on complex problems.
8. Maintain knowledge of scientific literature, clinical guidelines, and healthcare trends.
9. Identify research gaps, support clinical trials, and contribute to product development insights.
10. Communicate insights about unmet clinical needs and provide scientific input on product design and implementation.

Essential Requirements:

1. Medical Degree (MD) with specialization in infectious diseases, microbiology, or infection prevention with 8 years of related experience. Other clinical fields considered if infectious disease knowledge is sufficient.
2. Strong scientific writing, publication record, and excellent communication skills, including international speaking experience.
3. Proven ability to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences, with organizational and problem-solving skills in a multicultural environment.
4. Fluency in German and excellent English communication skills.
5. Ability to travel approximately 60%, including regional and international travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 3 years of Medical and Scientific Affairs experience.
2. Experience managing diagnostics studies in infectious diseases in Germany.
3. Experience in clinical trials management and regulatory familiarity with diagnostics.

Join our team to help accelerate the impact of science and technology. We partner globally to solve complex challenges and bring science to life. We value diversity and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our workforce, workplace, and markets.